

He went on to be nominated for many Academy Awards for films as Au Revoir, Les Enfants (1987), which tells the poignant story of a Jewish boy, hiding from the Nazis, who befriends a Catholic schoolmate during World War II. Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Mess Based on the motion picture Amlie written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Guillaume Laurant This quirky, charming Broadway musical tells the story of Amlie, an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. His success came early, winning both the Palme d'Or and the Academy Award for Best Documentary for his film Le Monde du Silence (1956). No list of French film directors would be complete without mentioning award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter Louis Malle. A combination of Audrey Hepburn, Dolly Levi and Roger Rabbit, she involves herself in the world surrounding her as a means of really enjoying living. Audrey Tatou is perfection as the title character. The leading male in The Artist, Jean Dujardin, took home the prize for Best Actor. A slice of heaven right here on earth, 'Amelie' is a joy to behold, and has some of the most gorgeous cinematography Ive ever seen in a movie. Some of the best names in the business include French film director, producer, and screenwriter Michel Hazanavicius, whose 2001 movie, The Artist, was nominated for the coveted Palme d'Or (the Golden Palm award) at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Of course, behind all great French movie scripts lie great movie directors and producers. And if you're a fan of Tautou, perhaps you've also seen another of Jeunet's best films, A Very Long Engagement (2004). Who hasn't heard of or watched Academy Award-nominated French film Amélie, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (who earned a European Film Award as Best Director for the film) and starring the lovely Audrey Tautou. When it comes to European films, French movie scripts are in a class of their own.
